DRDO Walk-In Interview 2026 | Research Jobs for Junior Research Fellows at DRDE Gwalior
The Walk-In Interview for Research Jobs has been announced by the Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This Walk-In Interview invites young and meritorious Indian nationals to apply for Research Jobs as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) with fellowship from UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT, etc., offering an excellent opportunity to pursue defence-related research.
Job Details
- Job Title: Junior Research Fellow
- Location: Madhya Pradesh
About the Company
The Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, is a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). DRDE conducts advanced defence-oriented research and regularly offers Walk-In Interview opportunities for Research Jobs to support innovation and national security through scientific excellence.
Job Description
The Walk-In Interview for Research Jobs is being conducted for the selection of Junior Research Fellows (JRF) with fellowship from UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT, etc. Candidates selected through this Walk-In Interview will initially work for two years as JRF and may be upgraded to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) for the remaining three years based on satisfactory performance as per CSIR-UGC guidelines. A monthly stipend and allowances will be provided as per the CSIR-UGC-NET policy.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct defence-related research activities
- Perform laboratory experiments and scientific analysis
- Assist scientists in ongoing research jobs at DRDE
- Maintain research documentation and reports
- Support R&D projects under DRDO programs
Qualifications Required for this Walk-In Interview
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Chemistry
- First Class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical / Analytical / Organic / Inorganic)
- Must hold a JRF fellowship from UGC / CSIR / ICMR / DBT, etc.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Biological Sciences
First Class M.Sc. in Biological Stream, including:
- Life Sciences
- Zoology
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
- Immunology
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Must hold a JRF fellowship from UGC / CSIR / ICMR / DBT, etc.
Walk-In Interview Details
- Interview Type: Walk-In Interview
- Date: 08 January 2026
- Reporting Time: 09:30 AM
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Venue: Main Gate Reception, DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior



